Intervention Tracks

Our WSU GEARS Program will target the three Barriers for women STEM faculty through an integrated system of Wayne Drives, Wayne Shifts, and Wayne Accelerates intervention tracks. This multi-pronged approach will address issues of toxic work environments, lack of consideration for work/family/life realities, and hidden workload burdens. Each WSU GEARS track focuses on distinct intervention strategies while also recognizing strategic synergy between departments and broader academic units is critical. WSU GEARS aims to reshape the campus culture to be more inclusive by identifying, addressing, and monitoring work inequities most detrimental to the experiences of women STEM faculty.

Wayne Drives

Wayne Drives focuses on collecting nuanced and in-depth data for faculty use. This data collection on faculty member experiences with toxic work environment, harassment and bullying; policies around modified duties, sabbaticals, and childcare; and hidden workload burdens. Data are used to 1) gain a more complete understanding of intersectional aspects for women STEM faculty, 2) to inform the programs in the Wayne Shifts and Wayne Accelerates tracks, and 3) to provide evidence-based data for faculty use.

Wayne Shifts

Wayne Shifts focuses on enhancing existing WSU programs to shift the campus climate to better promote and support the success of diverse women STEM faculty members. Wayne Shifts provides Chair and Dean training on toxic work environment, harassment and bullying, work/family/life strains and hidden workload inequities.

Wayne Accelerates

Wayne Accelerates focuses on creating new programs to accelerate cultural and structural changes towards increasing equity. These programs include harassment bystander intervention and train-the-trainer trainings; a Family Advocacy Network (FANs); and Networking for Women with discussion groups, workshops, and a virtual community.